Mortensnes Cultural Heritage
Site is one of the richest, archaeological sites on the Varanger peninsula. It was at one time an important settlement area for the Sámis and a central religious cult site. It’s history goes back 10.000 years when the first people from the Stone
Age settled here.Unfortunately, the visitors center is still closed, but the markings and information boards at the different places are clear and informative.A pathway leads us along several places where settlements, and sacrifice or burial
sites were.We find ourselves on a large rocky plateau. The weather is a bit grim and that strengthens our feeling that this hasn't always been a cozy, comfortable place. But shortly after the Ice Age it might have looked completely different.

On the way back we stop near Vestre Jakobselv to check out a few big fish drying racks.